Welcome, Dr. Gomez!
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine would like to welcome our newest faculty, Dr. Diana Gomez!…
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Researchers awarded $2.7 million grant to fight deadly fungal infection
We constantly inhale Aspergillus mold spores, which live both indoors and outdoors, without becoming ill. But for people with a weakened immune system, a fungal infection caused by the spores could be fatal. The deadly fungus will soon face a new weapon in the researcher’s arsenal — a…
TV-20 Medical Spotlight: Treating Interstitial Lung Disease
The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine’s Dr. Borna Mehrad was featured in a WCJB-TV20 medical spotlight to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung disease. To watch the full interview, please visit: http://www.wcjb.com/content/news/Medical-Spotlight-Treating-Interstitial-Lung-Disease-467904783.html…
Welcome 2018-2019 Sleep Fellows!
We are pleased to announce and introduce the Sleep Fellows for 2018!
Welcome 2018-2019 Interventional Pulmonary Fellow!
We are pleased to announce our 2018-2019 Interventional Pulmonary Fellow, Dr. David Becnel.
2016-2017 UF Lung Transplant Outcome Report
The UF Lung Transplant program continues to grow in volume, decrease patient waitlist times and improve patient outcomes. In calendar year 2016, UF performed the most lung transplants in the state of Florida while also exceeding the national average for patient survival rates. For more information on the UF…
The Importance of Good Rest
Scott Ryals, MD The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine’s Dr. Scott Ryals was featured in a WCJB-TV20 patient story surrounding the importance of good rest. Dr. Ryals discussed healthy sleep habits and updates on the latest sleep medicine treatments. To watch the full interview, please visit:…
The Great American Smokeout!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Davis Cancer Pavilion lobby for the Great American Smokeout on November 16th! Many added a thumbprint to our Butterfly of Hope painting. Sixtysix people stopped by for tips on how to quit smoking and how to prevent lung cancer. 33 took a quit…
Welcome Dr. Mehrad!
Borna Mehrad, Professor and Chief The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine would like to welcome Borna Mehrad, MD. Dr. Mehrad will serve as the Chief of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine. He joins UF after holding the E. Cato Drash Professorship in Pulmonary Medicine at the…
UF Health Pulmonary – Medical Plaza is recognized as a WASOG Sarcoidosis Clinic
UF Health Pulonmary - Medical Plaza was recognized by the World Association for Sarcoidosis and Other Granulomatous Disorders.